Reigate and Banstead Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Reigate and Banstead’s December 2025 crime profile reveals a stark contrast between property and violent crime, with the latter accounting for 40.9% of all recorded incidents. The overall crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents places the area 18.6% below the UK average of 7.0, a gap consistent with patterns observed in suburban and rural districts. Violent crime, at 2.3 per 1,000, is 11% below the UK average, while property crimes remain proportionally lower—though this balance may partly reflect seasonal dynamics. December’s Christmas shopping peak, coupled with extended evenings and holiday-related absences, likely contributes to shifts in criminal activity. Anti-social behaviour (12.3% of total crimes) and public order offences (7.3%) also feature prominently, suggesting that community tensions or social gatherings may play a role. Shoplifting and vehicle crime—typically associated with retail hubs and commuter zones—fell to 0.3 and 0.2 per 1,000 respectively, 47% and 46% below UK averages. These declines may align with reduced foot traffic during festive closures or heightened policing around high-street retailers. However, the dominance of violent crime over property crime in this month’s data raises questions about local factors, such as increased social mixing during holiday events or vulnerabilities in community support networks. The area’s relatively low burglary rate (0.3 per 1,000, 7% above UK average) and minimal theft from the person (0.7% of total crimes) further indicate a crime profile shaped by both environmental and demographic characteristics. This December’s figures underscore the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly where violent crime persists despite overall lower rates.

December 2025 saw a 4.2% increase in Reigate and Banstead’s crime rate compared to November, driven by a 45.2% rise in burglary and a 33.3% increase in possession of weapons. Violent crime, while remaining 11% below the UK average, accounted for 40.9% of all incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened tensions during the festive season. Shoplifting and vehicle crime both fell sharply—shoplifting dropped 18.6% to 48 incidents, and vehicle crime declined 24% to 38 cases—possibly linked to reduced retail activity or effective policing strategies. Theft from the person, though small in number, surged by 50% (4 to 6), highlighting vulnerabilities in crowded public spaces during the holiday period. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, remains 25% below the UK average, suggesting that community-focused initiatives may be mitigating some local issues. The area’s burglary rate, however, rose to 0.3 per 1,000—7% above the UK average—indicating gaps in home security measures or increased opportunities during empty homes over the holidays. These fluctuations underscore the importance of situational awareness for residents, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or unoccupied properties.

Reigate and Banstead’s crime rate in December 2025 (5.7 per 1,000) represents a 4.2% increase from November’s 5.4 per 1,000, though it remains well below the UK average. Locally, this equates to approximately 29 crimes reported daily, a figure that may feel more pronounced in smaller communities despite the overall low rate. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 176 residents, a ratio that places the area in the lower quartile of UK districts when considering monthly exposure. This statistic, however, does not account for the uneven distribution of crime across neighbourhoods—residents in areas with higher foot traffic or limited surveillance may experience greater risk. The population context also highlights that Reigate and Banstead’s 159,134 residents contribute to a crime profile that balances suburban safety with the challenges of managing seasonal fluctuations. While the area’s violent crime rate is 11% below the UK average, the 45.2% increase in burglary and 33.3% rise in weapon possession suggest that certain vulnerabilities persist. These figures, when viewed alongside the UK’s broader trends, indicate that local factors—such as holiday-related absences or unsecured properties—play a significant role in shaping crime patterns here.